Show overview
Smart Poker Study Podcast has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 417 episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 11 min and 19 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Sky Matsuhashi.
From the publisher
Sky Matsuhashi discusses poker Cash games, MTT’s and SNG’s for all poker stakes and games like No Limit Hold’em (NLHE), Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and Stud variations of poker. Lots of poker strategy discussed and Q&A’s with listeners. We interview successful poker players and coaches like Alex Fitzgerald, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, Phil Helmuth, Jason Sommerville, Andrew Lichtenberger, Phil Galfond, Isaac (Ike) Haxton, Vanessa Selbst, Ed Miller, Jared Tendler, James “Splitsuit” Sweeney. This show is a lot like Thinking Poker, Grinder School.com Poker Podcast, The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast, The Mental Game of Poker Radio Show, Tournament Poker Edge, Weekly Poker Hand with Jonathan Little, Under the Gun Poker Podcast with David Tuchman, Carrot Poker, TwoPlusTwo.com Poker Cast, Pokernews Podcast and the Ante Up Poker Podcast (not so much modeled after Nerd Poker w/Brian Posehn). Smart Poker Study Podcast: Twice Weekly dedicated to making you a better poker player today than you were yesterday. Hosted by Sky Matsuhashi, poker pro & coach Please visit us at http://www.smartpokerstudy.com
Latest Episodes
View all 417 episodesIt's Simple: Study, Learn, Apply #595
Always Be Noodling #594
Poker Bingo Cards: A Fun Way to Train +EV Plays Every Session #593
Keep Your Eyes Peeled for These 8 Key Details
Fighting Back Against Flop Donk Bets #591
Ep 5909 Daily Poker Actions That Guarantee Real Improvement #590
Get the free 31 Days of Action PDF: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod590 Poker growth isn't random; it's engineered through continuous, small improvements (Kaizen!). This video outlines nine simple ways to improve with every session, emphasizing consistent daily practice and intentional learning.
Ep 589Micro Stakes Breakthrough: Fix Leaks, Study Smarter and Win More
All 3 videos here: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod589
Ep 588Cbet or Get Beat: 3 Rules to Bluff the Flop More #588
Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod588The Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com
Ep 587How to Profitably Set Mine in Poker
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod587Join the Poker Forge: https://www.thepokerforge.com/
Ep 586My Mistaken 4bet Bluff Can Save YOU 36bbs #586
Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod586
Ep 5853 Actions to Boost Your Profits This Weekend
For this Valentine's weekend, get your honey-bunny out of the house with a lovely gift... then take poker action!These 3 essential daily actions will increase your profitability, even during busy holiday weekends.Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod585
Ep 584Your Poker Results Are Telling You Something #584
Your poker results tell you how to win!You’re going to figure out what you’ve been doing WRONG, so you can STOP doing those things. And you’re going to figure out what you’re doing RIGHT, so you can do MORE of it… ganbatte!This episode analyzes poker statistics from two different months to identify winning and losing poker strategy. I highlight specific metrics like 3bet, Call PF 2bet and Call River Bets. I also dive into the mental game aspects of winning and losing months.This is how you use PokerTracker 4 and your results to improve your online poker game. Show Notes https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod584Find All Your Numbers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX4EkLwaFMc
Ep 583Turn Any Poker Livestream Into Your Own Training Session #583
Most players watch poker livestreams for fun, but strong players watch them to get better. In this episode, I break down how to turn any poker stream into a personal training session, so you can learn faster without playing more hours. Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod583 Livestream Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKEykIV1mvc
Ep 582Train Your 'Plan Ahead' Skills #582
It's day 10/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! I owe it all to you who've joined me on this poker train. Cheers to you and to 10 more years!Show Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod58210 Year Celebration: https://go.smartpokerstudy.com/10years
Ep 581These PokerTracker 4 Filters Will Grow Skills and Plug Leaks #581
Day 9/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast!https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10yearsShow Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod581
Ep 580How to Handle Flop & Turn Bets #580
Day 8/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast!https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10yearsShow Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod580
Ep 579Today’s Action: Be Willing to Fold #579
Day 7 of 10 celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast! https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10yearsShow Notes Page: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod579
Ep 578Turn Your HUD Into a Weapon Against Leaks #578
I show you how to use your poker hud as a weapon to identify your own poker leaks to make yourself harder to play against. We'll analyze a new student's poker statistics such as calling in the blinds, 3betting from the blinds and facing or making cbets. Learn to turn your pokertracker 4 data into tangible poker strategy for better results.This is day 6/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast.Celebrate and build your skills with coupon "10year": https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10yearsShow Notes to get the 41 Stats & Win Rates Tracker: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod578
Ep 577Flopped Overpair Facing an All-in Shove - Hand Reading Practice #577
Let's improve our flopped overpair playing skills in poker. We analyze a student's hand history, then take it through the hand reading process by assigning a preflop range then narrowing it through the streets. Pot odds and equity are scrutinized, and we answer the key question, "Should we have called this shove?" This is day 5/10 in a row celebrating 10 years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast. Show Notes: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/pod577 Celebrate 10 Years: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10years and use coupon 10year" to save $10+ on every product
Ep 576Sunday Funday #576
It's day 4/10 in a row! Let's have some fun today.Celebrate 10 Years of the Smart Poker Study Podcast: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10years